Board of Directors

The NATM Board of Directors is responsible for the growth and development of the Association. It cultivates plans and programs for the Association that adhere to the goals of NATM’s Strategic Plan and its mission to “promote trailer safety and the success of the trailer manufacturing industry through education and advocacy. The Board is also tasked with oversight of the Executive Director and approval of NATM Committee recommendations.

The Board consists of volunteers from 12 regular (trailer manufacturing) members and four associate (supplier) members, one tow vehicle OEM member, and one non-voting trailer dealer affiliate. Voting members of the Board are elected by the membership for 3-year terms. Annually, 1/3 of the board seats are up for election, with 2/3 of the board remaining the same. Board member selection is based on association involvement, industry experience, and knowledge.

If you are interested in learning more about the NATM Board of Directors including serving or nominating a candidate or would like to discuss NATM’s Strategic Plan, please contact Executive Director Alex Stowe at Alex.Stowe@natm.com.​

Meet Your NATM Board of Directors

Officers

Directors

Feb 2023 - Feb 2026

Directors

Feb 2024 - Feb 2027

Directors

Feb 2025 - Feb 2028

  • President: Andy Derr, M.H. Eby 
  • Bill O'Hara, Dexter
  • Andy Derr, M.H. Eby
  • Andy Gehman, MGS, Incorporated

  • Vice President: 

    Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers

  • Jon Devitt, Midwest Industries, Inc. 
  • Rick Huddleston, White River Marine Group
  • Daniel Luby, BoatMate Trailers, Inc. 
  • Treasurer: Daniel Luby, BoatMate Trailers, Inc. 

  • Jeff Jones, Statistical Surveys
  • Deborah Edwards, SteelPoint
  • Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers
  • Secretary: Heather Gonzales, Down to Earth Trailers
  • Johnathan Bradley, Liberty Trailers
  • Logan Mesenbrink, LANE Trailer Manufacturing
  • Heather Gonzales, Down to Earth Trailers
  • Associate Rep: Dustin  Smith, Optronics International 
  • Mike Story, LOOK Trailers
  • Dustin Smith, Optronics International 
  • Eric Kazmierzak, Laclede Chain MFG. Co

  • Past  President: Marco Garcia, U-Haul International, Inc
  • Michael Etheridge, Wylie Manufacturing Co.
  • Steven Aiuto, General Motors 
  • Chris Lago, All American Trailer Connection